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Finance Coordinator

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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Finance

Accounting

Afar

5 years

1 Position

2024-02-07

to

2024-02-19

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Fields of study

Accounting

Accounting & Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated area of responsibility. The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

  • Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level

  • Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements

  • Prepare and submit reports and analysis

  • Ensure proper filing of all support documents

  • Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings

  • Management of finance team

  • Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures

  • Support project staff in financial matters

  • Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area

  • Ensure development and implementation of financial systems and procedures

 Specific responsibilities

  • Ensure that country Operations adhere to global and local Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements

  • Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities

  • Prepare Budgets and financial reports to donors

  • Verify PR/PO/BAS and vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment

  • Participate on procurement committee meeting and make sure procurement are made inline with NRC guideline.

  • Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures

  • Review and Post financial data in Agresso on daily basis

  • Update authorization table and bank signatory list regularly

  • Ensure all taxes and pension payable on monthly bases

  • Prepare Bank Reconciliation and eBRS and Project summary for Afar Sub office

Job Requirements

Competencies   

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. 

Professional competencies  

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.  

Generic professional competencies:  

  • BA Degree in Accounting 

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience preferably in INGO

  • Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

  • Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems

  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal

 Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:  

  • Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirements.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Wide knowledge of the INGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector

  • Keen sense of compliance with policy and procedure

  • Good employer-employee contract negotiation skills

  • Personal conflict resolution and problem solving skills

  • Strong organizational and team working skills

  • Good cultural awareness and sensitivity

  • Basic employee counselling skills

  • Highly confidential 

  • Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database and network communications.

  • Experience of financial systems and structures development

  • Specific familiarity with grants proposal writing and reporting. 

 Behavioral competencies 

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. 

  • Handling insecure environment

  • Planning and delivering results

  • Empowering and building trust

  • Communicating with impact and respect 

How to Apply

Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through https://www.nrc.no/carreier (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by 19 February 2024 at 5:00 pm. 

Click here to apply - Application Link

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Accounting & Finance

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